Bucky Irving

Bucky Irving

23-Year-Old Running BackRB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Out
Injury Foot
Est. Return 11/9/2025
Wed Practice: DNP
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Size-adjusted athleticism is generally an important variable when evaluating NFL running back prospects, so despite excellent production in college it was a major strike to Irving's draft stock when he logged poor workout numbers last spring at just 192 pounds (4.55-second 40, 29.5-inch vertical, 115-inch broad jump). There are exceptions to every rule, though, and while other running backs might have failed with his athletic profile, there's something unique about Irving that allows him to transcend the otherwise concerning indicators in his testing. His strong skill set was always clear at the collegiate level, where he stood out for both Minnesota and Oregon before the Buccaneers made him a fourth-round pick last spring. The main limitation with Irving pertains to his usage upside rather than his per-touch effectiveness. Playing at 192 pounds hasn't deprived Irving of the power necessary to thrive between the tackles, but it remains to be seen whether he can physically hold up as a workhorse. Irving went over 20 carries in a game just twice in college, so it might be asking a lot for him to maintain the rushing workload he shouldered in his final six healthy games of 2024 (18.8 carries per game). Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year, $4.75 million contract with the Buccaneers in May of 2024.
Won't return Week 8
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Foot
October 22, 2025
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Irving (foot) will not suit up for Sunday's road matchup against the Saints, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Irving won't practice Wednesday or be a candidate to return Week 8, but it would at least be encouraging to see him resume handling limited reps at some point before Tampa Bay's bye in Week 9. Versus New Orleans, Rachaad White will be slated to draw another start, while Sean Tucker will likely handle No. 2 reps. Irving's next opportunity to retake the field will come Sunday, Nov. 9 versus the Patriots in Week 10.
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How do Bucky Irving's 2025 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
16.9%
 
Positive Run %
78.9%
 
% Yds After Contact
70.9%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.4
 
Rushing TD %
0.0%
 
Touches Per Game
22.5
 
% Snaps w/Touch
45.5%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-7.0
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.14
 
% Team Air Yards
-1.4%
 
% Team Targets
7.9%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-1.5 Yds
 
Catch Rate
100.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
11.6
 
% Targeted On Route
20.2%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
2.05
 
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Snap %
Tampa Bay BuccaneersBuccaneers 2025 RB Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

23751%
17971%
19843%
4417%
358%
3213%
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21%
10%
10%
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@ Saints
Sunday, Oct 26th at 4:05PM
Overall QB Rating Against
90.1
 
Cornerbacks
94.6
 
Safeties
51.9
 
Linebackers
116.1
 
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2025 Bucky Irving Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Bucky Irving's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 10"
 
Weight
195 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.55 sec
 
Vertical Jump
29.5 in
 
Broad Jump
115 in
 
Bench Press
0 reps
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
29.50 in
 
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Irving is a skilled player, both as a runner and receiver, and he was highly productive at both Minnesota and Oregon. The question of his NFL viability is less certain, as Irving tumbled to the fourth round of the 2024 Draft after posting disappointing numbers at the combine. Fellow former Pac-12 back Myles Gaskin could be a cautionary tale -- Gaskin was an exceptionally productive four-year player at Washington, yet in the NFL a lack of power and speed has caught up to him. Following a 4.55-second 40 time at 192 pounds, Irving heads to the NFL with some of the same concerns. He's unlikely to challenge incumbent starter Rachaad White in any meaningful way, but Irving could earn a change-of-pace role in an offense that otherwise lacks backfield talent.
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Remains sidelined at practice
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Foot
October 22, 2025
Irving (foot/shoulder) is not participating in the early portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Won't play vs. Detroit
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Foot
October 18, 2025
Irving (foot/shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lions, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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No return to practice
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Shoulder
October 17, 2025
Irving (foot/shoulder) didn't practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Continues to sit out practice
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Shoulder
October 16, 2025
Irving (shoulder/foot) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Expected to miss another week
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Shoulder
October 13, 2025
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said that Irving (shoulder/foot) is "not in play" to suit up in the team's Week 7 matchup with the Lions on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Week 8 absence confirmed
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
October 22, 2025
Irving, who's missed the last three games due to foot and shoulder injuries, is already confirmed for a fourth consecutive absence in Week 8 against the Saints, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Irving's pair of injuries have been more significant than originally feared, as Sunday's absence will officially guarantee he'll miss more than a month of calendar time. The second-year back is expected to be continue to be spelled by Rachaad White and Sean Tucker in the divisional road clash against New Orleans, and there's a chance Irving is able to return after the Buccaneers' Week 9 bye.
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